encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

en-

1

a

: the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped

b

: the individuals that make up an encampment

2

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

Synonyms of encampment

• campground
• camp
• campsite

Examples of encampment in a Sentence

a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree

Recent Examples on the Web

The administration is seeking to redirect the funds toward shorter-term housing and outreach efforts, prioritizing programs that impose work requirements, mandate addiction or mental health treatment and help police close encampments. —Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

Bowser in many ways cooperated with the administration's efforts, including having city workers clear homeless encampments and work more closely with federal immigration agents. —Arkansas Online, 26 Nov. 2025

As of Friday, the house was exposed to the elements, a homeless encampment appeared to be set up on the front porch and urine could be smelled from the steps. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Nov. 2025

Classen believes the homeless encampments create a crime bubble that has gotten out of control and is in favor of Mayor Keith Wilson’s sweeps. —Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

1

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

2

: the site of a camp